Transfer Station

Colchester Transfer Station

89 Old Amston Rd, Colchester, CT 06415, United States

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Colchester Transfer Station on Old Amston Road handles the town’s trash and recyclables for residents and local haulers. Because Connecticut sends waste out of state, this is the spot where loads get compacted and loaded onto trucks for the trip elsewhere.

Pull up to a small entrance booth and be prepared to stop; most transfer stations use a scale so vehicles are weighed on the way in and sometimes again on the way out. Traffic generally flows in a loop-follow the arrows and other vehicles to the tipping or drop-off bays where material is unloaded and compacted. The recycling area is kept separate from the trash bays, usually with large containers or bins, so having things sorted beforehand speeds things up. Weekends fill up fast, especially during spring cleanups, and trailers or big pickups may need extra room to maneuver.

Facility Information

Type Transfer Station
City Colchester
State Connecticut
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Before You Go

  • Bring proof of residency or the town permit if required-many Connecticut towns ask for one before allowing use of their transfer stations.
  • Pre-sort recyclables and bag loose debris so unloading is quicker and smoother.
  • Skip weekend afternoons if possible; midweek mornings are usually less busy, and a spotter is handy when backing a trailer into the bays.

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